Hungary Threatens to Block New EU Sanctions Package Against Russia Over Oil Pipeline Dispute
Summary
Hungary has threatened to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia unless Ukraine reopens the Druzhba oil pipeline that supplies Hungary and Slovakia.
Key Points
- Hungary threatens to block the EU's 20th sanctions package against Russia over pipeline dispute.
- Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán opposes the sanctions package on X.
- Foreign Minister Péter Szijjártó demands Ukraine to reopen oil transit via the Druzhba pipeline.
- EU sanctions target Russia's banking and energy sectors and require unanimous approval by all 27 member states.
